--- title: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with lunch lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 304 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en, it, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Lunch included, up to eight rank_in_category: 31 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-and-alcantara-gorges-excursion-with-lunch/ --- # Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with lunch **Guidekin's take:** Etna and the Alcantara Gorges in a day for up to eight, an off road run to a lava front, a trek through the Ragabo pines to the Monti Sartorius craters and gorges park entry in the price, plus a first course, drink and coffee. Cruise passengers cannot join, and volcanic activity or weather can change the route. 4.78 from 304 reviews at €89 per person. ## Overview Discover Etna and the Alcantara Gorges! The perfect mix of adventure and refreshing relax! The excursion begins by SUV or minivan (up to 8 people), together with our experienced guides. Our first stop is an off-road trip to the 2002 eruption lava fron. Continuing along the Via Mareneve, in the middle of the Ragabo pine forest, we will arrive at the starting point of our trekking to the Monti Sartorius craters. We will continue on foot, starting at 1650 metres and arriving at an altitude of 1750 metres, an easy walk suitable for everyone. We will then explore a lava flow cave, the Grotta dei Ladroni, equipped with helmets and torches. We will stop at a local chalet or restaurant for lunch (included in the price: a first course, water and coffee/tea). After lunch, we will reach the characteristic Alcantara Gorges, also known as the Larderia Gorges. A refreshing and relaxing visit to a wonderful place. You can cool off in the Alcantara river in the middle of the canyon of the Gorges! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 9 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 8 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: A first course, drink and coffee - Children from €70: ages 3 to 10 ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 6h–8h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 304 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Dream Island - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Trekking equipment: helmet and flashlight, hiking poles (upon request) - Admission ticket to the Alcantara Gorges Botanical Park (through the municipal entrance) - Air-conditioned vehicle - A first course, drink and coffee ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (6h; admission included) - Transportation by SUV or minivan from the meeting point to all the points of interest included in the tour, with return to the original meeting point at the end of the tour. First stop to visit the lava flow from the massive 2002 eruption. Main hike of approximately 3 km... 2. **Le Gole dell'Alcantara** (1h; admission included) - After lunch (included in the price: a first course dish, water and coffee/tea), we will pass through Castiglione di Sicilia, one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages”, and arrive at the Alcantara Gorges, also known as the Larderia Gorges. The Alcantara Gorges lava canyon is... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of "Autoscuola Sorrentino" driving school, free parking on the street. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJgQYxoEAbFBMRwE7Xyj3gVeY Pickup points listed by the operator: 9 ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - NOT suitable for cruise ship passengers due to scheduling conflicts. - For safety reasons, due to volcanic activity or particularly unfavorable weather conditions, the tour may be modified or canceled at the guide’s discretion. We’re here to have fun together, but safety comes first. ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #31 of 35** | €89 | 6h–8h | 4.78 (304) | shared, max 8 | | [Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide](/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/?format=md) | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared | | [Tour Etna and Wine Tasting](/italy/catania/tours/tour-etna-and-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared | | [Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)](/italy/catania/tours/etna-morning-tour-with-lunch-included-departure-from-catania/?format=md) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared | Ranked #31 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €56 to €329, median €99; typical length 6h. 6 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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